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Federal, News, OOIDA

Speed limiters contradict driver retention goals, OOIDA says

If the goal is to make trucking a more attractive profession, OOIDA says that requiring speed limiters is not the way to achieve it.

Crime & Courts, Federal, News, OOIDA

Court of appeals denies petition for hours-of-service review

A court has denied a petition for review of FMCSA hours-of-service changes to the short-haul exemption and 30-minute break backed by OOIDA.

News

New data shows the number of women drivers continues to grow

According to recent data, the number of female drivers in trucking is continuing to rise. Women in Trucking CEO offers insight beyond the numbers.

Features, Truck Shows

Commercial Chaos for a Cure efforts exceed goal

Commercial Chaos for a Cure was held for the ninth time on July 22-23. The event raises money for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.

Business, Products & Services

Love’s Travel Stops opens first location in Connecticut

Love’s Travel Stops just opened a new location in Willington, Conn., which is the first Love’s in the state.

Business, News, Products & Services

Annual Road Warrior contest makes history with $30K in prizes

Pilot Flying J brings back its Road Warrior contest to recognize role models in the trucking industry. Total prizes this year top all previous years.

OOIDA, Truck Shows

OOIDA tour trailer returns to TopGun LargeCar Shootout

For this weekend, Marty Ellis is hauling the OOIDA tour trailer to Rantoul, Ill., to be part of the TopGun LargeCar Shootout.

Analysis, News

A railroad strike would swamp trucking

A railroad strike wouldn’t affect only train crews and engineers. The fallout could swamp the trucking industry, columnist John Bendel says.

News

Cross-border freight by trucks increased in May, nearing all-time high

May was a decent month for cross-border freight hauled by trucks, getting closer to setting another all-time high by freight value.

News, State

Texas emergency order extended

Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires in numerous Texas counties, an emergency order has been extended through Aug. 22.